Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Lympne

Lympne is a town in Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom, home to about 1,704 people. Within 50 km by road there are 124 places to visit — 28 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 28 parks and 16 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Lympne Castle (1 km), Portus Lemanis (1 km) and Brockhill Country Park (3 km).

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Lympne, Kent
Lympne, Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lympne at a glance

Location
Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,704
Coordinates
51.0777° N, 1.0281° E
Places within 50 km
124 (124 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Lympne

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lympne: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Lympne

75 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lympne. The closest is Lympne Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Lympne

73 churches within 100 km of Lympne. The closest is St Leonard's (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Lympne

54 parks within 100 km of Lympne. The closest is Brockhill Country Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lympne

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lympne. The closest is Jumping Downs (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Lympne

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lympne. The closest is Dungeness Lighthouse (23 km). Best time: october to march.

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Treks near Lympne

16 treks within 100 km of Lympne. The closest is Elham Valley Way (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Lympne

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lympne
  2. 1 km Lympne Castle · heritage site, Kent
  3. 1 km Portus Lemanis · heritage site, Kent
  4. 5 km St Leonard's · church, Kent
  5. 1 km Saltwood Castle · heritage site, Kent
  6. 2 km Brockhill Country Park · park, Kent
  7. 3 km Back to Lympne

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How to reach Lympne

    All places near Lympne by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lympne by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2875Lympne Castle (1 km)
    Churches3073St Leonard's (5 km)
    Parks2854Brockhill Country Park (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1632Jumping Downs (19 km)
    Beaches & coast717Dungeness Lighthouse (23 km)
    Treks616Elham Valley Way (16 km)
    Museums411The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints28East Cliff (15 km)
    Other attractions15Lamb House (31 km)
    Caves12Smugglers Adventure (49 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Isle of Sheppey (48 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Nasir Mosque (61 km)
    Temples01Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara (76 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Arlington Reservoir (81 km)

    Lympne: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lympne?

    Lympne Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Portus Lemanis (heritage site, about 1 km), Brockhill Country Park (park, about 3 km), St Leonard's (church, about 5 km), Saltwood Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Poulton Wood (park, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lympne?

    124 places on Spotwander: 28 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 28 parks, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lympne?

    Lympne Castle, about 1 km by road; Portus Lemanis (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lympne?

    St Leonard's, about 5 km by road; St Clement's (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Lympne?

    Brockhill Country Park, about 3 km by road; Poulton Wood (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lympne?

    Start in Lympne, visit Lympne Castle, then Portus Lemanis, then St Leonard's, then Saltwood Castle, then Brockhill Country Park, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lympne?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Lympne

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lympne’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Lympne on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.